K-LARS Chosen for Jumeirah Offshore’s New DSV
with Kongsberg on seismic vessel projects in the past. Throughout the development of its various advanced LARS, Kongsberg Evotec has placed great emphasis on environment and safety both for the operator and on the equipment, the company said. In particular, the use of permanent magnet motor technology combined with a customized control system provides operational advantages for the user. According to Kongsberg Evotec, its LARS technology features accurate heave compensation with a minimum of power use. The control system also gives the operator continuous information about capacity
Bourbon Orders ROV Launch and Recovery System
design AHTS vessel, which is developed for worldwide operations, including arctic regions. Through the development of E-LARS, Kongsberg Evotec has focused on environmental factors and safety of the operator and the equipment, the company said. The positive qualities of the permanent magnet motor technology used in the E-LARS system, combined with a customized control system, introduces operational advantages including accurate heave compensation with minimal power use. To ensure safe and efficient ROV launch and recovery, the E-LARS control system provides the operator with continuous
FMC, Sulzer Complete Subsea Pump Tests
in subsea applications. Together, the two companies have developed a powerful new multiphase pump system optimized for harsh subsea environments. The new pump system leverages Sulzer Pumps’ field-proven pump hydraulics with FMC Technologies’ advanced, high-speed permanent magnet motor technology and subsea system design and integration experience. The helico-axial type pump is powered by a 3.2 megawatt permanent magnet motor and is capable of withstanding pressures up to 5,000 psi. By using permanent magnet motor technology, less maintenance is required and greater speed, efficiency
August 2025
